Obituaries

Apr 30, 2025

A full obituary will be published soon.

Friends and the community's are invited to join Lilly's family on Thursday June 5th 2025 at 6pm in the Portsmouth Middle School 155 Parrott Ave Portsmouth NH 03801 for a time of Remembrance and Healing.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.jspelkeyfuneralhome.com ,

Apr 28, 2025

Passed away Monday, April 28, 2025. He is survived by his wife Joyce, his son Travis Eaton, his stepdaughter Heather Gelzer and her husband Henry, and his stepson Jonathan Levasseur.

He is predeceased by his son, Stuart Eaton.

Apr 22, 2025

Nancy Elizabeth Shapleigh, of Eliot, died peacefully on April 22, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family and friends. Born on November 23, 1936, in Newburyport, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Lois (Milliken) Oeser. Nancy was raised in Rye, New Hampshire, and attended schools in Rye and Portsmouth. She married William Boyce, and they...

Apr 20, 2025

Adrienne Albert, 89, Somersworth, NH, passed on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Lagdon Place of Dover after a short illness.

Born September 9, 1935.  In 1955, she married her love Robert Albert, they made their home in Somersworth, NH for many years.  She worked at General Electric, and for many years she enjoyed her summer months at...

Apr 18, 2025

Somersworth, NH - Gail A. Stiles, 73, of Somersworth, NH passed away at home on April 18, 2025.

Born on September 20, 1951, Gail was the daughter of Paul and Rose Brunelle of Somersworth, NH. She attended Somersworth schools and spent many  of her work years at Davidson Rubber where she retired early to be with her...

Apr 16, 2025

Stephanie Marie Castaño of Somersworth passed on April 16, 2025, in Roxbury, Maine, while visiting with friends and family. Stephanie was born on February 22, 1978, to José and Elizabeth Castaño.

Stephanie was a lifelong New Hampshire resident, except for nearly ten years that she lived in Rumford, Maine. After graduating from Coe-Brown Academy, Stephanie attended Plymouth...

Apr 15, 2025

John Faude Pettigrew Jr., born March 5, 1938, passed away April 15, 2025.

A full obituary will be posted on a later date.

Apr 11, 2025

On Friday, April 11, 2025 Randy Britton, sadly passed away at Exter Hospital at 62 years old.

Randy was born on June 26th, 1963 at Elliot Hospital in NH. He grew up in Chester, NH and graduated from Pinkerton High School in Derry, NH.

He was predeceased by his mother Georgianna Britton, his father Truman...

Apr 10, 2025

Richard E. Hamilton, age 81, of Eliot, ME passed away on April 10, 2025.

Richard was born in Bangor, Maine, on February 23, 1944, to parents Eldon and Christine Hamilton. Richard served his country in the United States Navy for 22 years on a submarine. After leaving the Navy he worked as a civil servant for the...

Apr 9, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that I announce my mother's passing. She died peacefully in the early morning hours on April 9th at St. Ann's Nursing Facility in Dover at the age of 99. She was just weeks short of her 100th birthday.

Mariette "Marie" Landry was born May 3rd, 1925 in Somersworth, she was the 3rd...

Apr 9, 2025

It is with great sorrow to learn of the death of our daughter, Kathy Gagne Sylvain, on the 9th of April 2025. Kathy lived in her condo at West Palm Beach, Florida, at the time of her passing. Her parents are Robert Gagne of Spring Hill, Florida and her mother is Elaine Jalbert of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Apr 8, 2025

Portsmouth – David Nello Succi, 65 an active lifelong City of Portsmouth resident died on April 8, 2025 in Lahey Clinic following along a courageous health battle surrounded by his loving family. Born in the City of Portsmouth on January 25, 1960 a son of the late Wallo "Nello" and Alice Succi, he attended local schools including graduating from...

Apr 4, 2025

Ronald L Erwin, 78, passed away peacefully at his home on April 4, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He will be remembered for the way he lived and the impression it had on those who knew him.

Ronnie was a humble man who proudly served his country as a member of the USAF for 20+ years...

Apr 3, 2025

Patricia Day Aichele of Portsmouth, NH, passed away peacefully in her home on April 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 95 years old. Patricia was predeceased by her husband, Carl F. Aichele III, in 1991.

Born on February 3, 1930, in Oak Park, IL, Patricia lived a life defined by her passion for education,...

Mar 30, 2025

Joan M Yoho, born November 20, 1943, to Cecil and Letha Currie in Crystal, ME, passed away March 30, 2025, in Portsmouth, NH.

She leaves behind her children Hilery J O' Shaughnessy of Dover, Christine O'Shaughnessy of Portsmouth, Dawn {Nick) Lagreco of Brookfield, IL., and Mike O'Shaughnessy of Portsmouth. Two grandchildren, Nicolas Lagreco and Amanda (Rosario) Ricobene,...

Mar 30, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gilbert William Lutz, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Gilbert passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, service, and love.

Born on July 22, 1933, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, to Bertha Waters Lutz and Gilbert A. Lutz, Gil learned the value of hard work...

Mar 28, 2025

Maria Elena Volpi, age 74, of Kittery, Maine passed away on March 28, 2025 following a period of failing health.

Maria was born in Newark, New Jersey on June 24, 1950, later moving to Kittery, Maine as a young child. Upon graduating from Traip Academy, Maria joined the Navy, where she met her husband, and later moved...

Mar 21, 2025

Joyce A. (Wilson) Hilton, 79, of South Berwick, Maine, died unexpectedly on March 21, 2025, at Wentworth-Douglas Hospital following a period of failing health, with her family by her side. Born January 27, 1946, in Rochester to Joseph and Rena (Bartlett) Wilson. She grew up in Dover, graduating from Dover High School in 1963 and Mcintosh College the following...

Mar 21, 2025

On Friday, March 21st, 2025, Janine Yvonne Mahoney, 54 years of age, sadly passed away at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

Janine was born on January 24, 1971, at Malden Hospital in Massachusetts. She grew up in Malden where she met her husband and attended Malden High School, which she completed in 1989. After the birth of their daughter,...

Mar 19, 2025

Rolene E. Maine, 80, died Wednesday, March 19th at Riverside Rest Home in Dover, NH following a recent diagnosis of Liver Cancer.

She was born in Rochester, NH on July 12, 1944, daughter of Omer and Mary Rose (Shaw) Laliberte. She was a1962 graduate of Berwick High School and a lifelong resident of the Berwick/Somersworth area. She...